Bass Fishing
Stirring up action at Toledo Bend
Crankbaits and big plastic worms take center stage when bass fishing at Toledo Bend during the month of June.[…]
Fishing
Newsletters
Ten-year-old catches trophy trout in Hopedale
Parker Wozniak was fishing in Hopedale with his father, AJ Wozniak, when he got a 7.2-pound speckled trout.[…]
Big Bass
Alexandria angler scores monster bass during Indian Creek tournament
Will Carstens of Alexandria was fishing an Indian Creek Reservoir tournament when he caught a 13.42-pound bass on May 25, 2026. […]
Fishing
Abu Garcia Max Spinning and Casting Rods
Abu Garcia’s new Max Spinning and Casting Rods deliver dependable performance and versatility at an approachable price point.[…]
Big Bass
Grand Cane angler lands lunker bass on solo Toledo Bend trip
Brad Ferguson of Grand Cane, La., caught an 11.55-pound bass while fishing Toledo Bend by himself on May 29, 2026.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF biologists work to restore critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend
LDWF Inland Fisheries biologists are working to restore critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend by planting native submersed aquatic vegetation.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 6-7, 2026
The LDWF invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 17, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through May 17, 2026 indicate that 97,049 pounds, or 11%, has been landed.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer fishing is special at Wallace Lake
Summer bass fishing on Wallace Lake isn’t about beating the heat. It’s about understanding how the fish use it.[…]
Field Notes
Bayou Segnette State Park
Bayou Segnette State Park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities and visitors can enjoy the Louisiana swamps and marshes.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
PENN Fathom 500 Low Profile Reel
The new PENN Fathom 500 Low Profile Reel has a compact, precision-engineered design to help saltwater anglers conquer the toughest fish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Joint patrols with NOAA result in eight subjects cited
LDWF enforcement agents conducted two Joint Enforcement Agreement patrols with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement in the Gulf.[…]
Bass Class
Teen reflects on successful high school bass fishing career
After graduating in May from Summit Christian Academy, Travis Meche Jr. plans to fish pro bass fishing circuits such as Major League Fishing[…]
Catfish
Tchefuncte River blue catfish
Mike Jones knows Tchefuncte River spawning blue catfish will move out of the shallows in June and head for the deeper holes.[…]
Features
Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout
Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.[…]
Field Notes
Protect yourself from Vibrio Vulnificus
The more algae blooms, the more Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria grows and the more dangerous it becomes in coastal waters.[…]